Friday, January 11, 2013

Macie's 4th Birthday Party

We held Macie's 4th birthday party at Pump It Up in September.  I have been "waiting for the right time" to work on the memory book for it, which finally rolled around when I snagged a Groupon for a big discount off the exact sized book I always use for these birthday projects.  It was destiny, and it forced me to move up the project's completion date (or miss allowing the Groupon to expire!).

So, since only one Groupon-type purchase I have ever made has expired (darn that roller skating date night that never materialized!), the wee hours of last night (defined in my world as 8p - 11p) were devoted to creating books.  And I was able to finish both this one and the aforementioned Halloween book.

For now, I am caught up with book-making!  (Provided you don't count the 2 years behind I am with turning Herman Nation into a book, that is.  UGH.  Can you say, "overwhelming project"?)

Today, I will choose to bask in the enjoyment of another 2 books down.  For your viewing pleasure...



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Halloween, 2012

Well, it's January, and I finally got around to creating our Halloween book from last year (thanks to a $20 off Shutterfly deal that I just couldn't let expire!).

So, the year of the Superhero is finally "in the books".  Enjoy!

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Facebook: December, 2012

December 1 at 7:36p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Buddy has returned, along with the stealing of fun ideas from the internet (since Dale and I aren't capable of creative thought).


December 1 at 10:09a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Kids Rock Gymnastics at UNC!


December 2 at 11:11a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
I might be short, but I'm determined.


December 2 at 11:47a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Chillin' in the treehouse


December 4 at 7:315a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The last 2 nights, Ivie has had the same nightmare. SHE ACCIDENTALLY TOUCHES BUDDY (our elf on the shelf). Ahhhhh, to be 6 again...

December 5 at 6:27a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
B's favorite pastime. At least it's not an activity that will spread germs. Oh, wait...


December 8 at 5:46p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Introducing the cousins to Bullock's...


December 8 at 6:33p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
As I was discreetly taking these pictures of the boys coloring their princess page, I think Sam uttered something about "What happens in NC, stays in NC." Whoops.



 

December 9 at 1:50p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
This car is too much fun for me to care that Dora is supposedly "for girls".


December 9 at 1:59p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Just a happy boy in his swing.


December 10 at 7:45p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Two butterflies and two zebras from a face painting treat at school (and Bryce, who just wanted to join the picture!)


December 11 at 9:45a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
When you pull out your winter workout gear and your husband laughs, it's probably time to upgrade out of the 90's...

December 13 at 9:40a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
It's a bit worrisome how excited I am that I just got all available Shopkick scan points (235!) at Target.

December 15 at 3:25p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The anticipation at baggage claim


December 15 at 9:14p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Grandkids' stockings at Nina and Papa's


December 16 at 5:33p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Riding a "neigh" with cousin Josie!


December 17 at 8:14p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Girls' night at the Mizzou game!


December 18 at 2:57p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Riding on the Christmas train at JC Mall


December 18 at 2:59p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Visiting with Santa


December 20 at 10:16a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie, as she watched Bryce walk away in his sweet footy pajamas: "I can't resist him! He's just soooo cute!!!"

December 20 at 4:56p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
When there is snow on the ground, it's movie day at Nina and Papa's!


December 20 at 9:33p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Love the creative gift! Thanks, Alfermanns!


December 20 at 10:25p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Ivie's joke of the day: "What do you get when you cross a cow with a TV?" "A moooo-vie." Macie's joke of the day: "What do you get when a moo cow pees on you?" "Wet.

December 22 at 7:20p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Dad's 1-room schoolhouse (where he went to 1st through 8th grade) in Mt. Sterling.


December 23 at 12:16p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Found this video of Bryce "dancing" with his class.



December 23 at 3:05p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Saying goodbye is hard to do...


December 23 at 7:01p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Kisses for Daddy


December 24 at 4:23p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
The outfits the girls chose for the Christmas party tonight. #pickyourbattles


December 24 at 7:27p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Taste-testing Santa's cookies


December 25 at 10:17a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Mommy's favorite Bryce gift.


December 26 at 8:08p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Comfy with cousin Rod


December 27 at 5:34p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
And this is how you play the race car game...


December 27 at 8:26p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Our bedtime conversation... Me: "Do you want milk or water?" Bryce: "Juice.

December 28 at 2:23p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Macie, in response to Ivie reneging on her offer to trade her new crayon for Macie's broken one: "My heart is all the way broked."

December 29 at 8:57p

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman
Christmas decorations are put away. Yet every time I open the refrigerator, I find myself flinching in anticipation of the talking snowman... 

December 30 at 10:54a

Amy Schaeperkoetter Herman 
Besties, hangin' at Marbles